7v7 Soccer: Fullback Overlap 3v2 on the Wing

3v2 waves in a wing channel where the fullback overlaps around the outside of the winger to cross, followed by a 7v7 game. Students work on timing the overlap, committing a defender, and crossing.

How to play

1. Mark a 13-yard channel on each wing from midfield to the end line; set a goal with a goalkeeper and two fixed finishers (2 min).
2. Demo (2 min): the inside midfielder passes to the winger, who dribbles inside to pin the defender while the fullback runs around the outside to receive and cross.
3. 3v2 waves (8 min) alternating wings; rotate attacker, defender, line. An overlap goal is 3 points, any other goal 1; if the defense wins it and dribbles to midfield, 1 point.
4. 7v7 game (8 min): center defenders cannot enter the channels; a goal from a channel cross counts double.
5. Debrief (2 min): when should you overlap outside, and when should you play a give-and-go inside?

Rules

• The fullback goes only when the winger dribbles inside.
• The goalkeeper comes out arms first, and finishers pull up before reaching him or her.
• No slide tackles.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: fixed finisher or first passer.
• Hearing impairment: the winger signals the fullback's run with an open hand.
• Fitness: the fittest student plays fullback, the least fit inside midfielder; swap every two waves.

Learning goals

• Time the overlap with the winger's dribble.
• Commit a defender by dribbling at him or her.
• Choose a cross, cutback, or shot based on the defense.

Equipment for a class of 25

• Soccer balls: 10
• Goals: 2
• Pinnies: 14
• Cones: 16
• Whistle: 1

Teacher tip

The most common mistake is the fullback leaving early and arriving flat-footed: mark a cone where the run starts. Keep spare balls by each line.

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